119 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

Des Moines
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119 42nd Street,Des Moines, IA 50312
$685,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,542 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: kathryn driscoll
Office: iowa realty beaverdale
MLS#:740840
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$685,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$269.47

About this home

Timeless South of Grand character with a picturesque garden and thoughtful updates throughout. A spacious front porch welcomes you into generous living spaces featuring beautiful hardwood floors, a stunning fireplace, and multiple areas to gather and entertain. The formal dining room opens through French doors to a truly one-of-a-kind porch complete with a stone fireplace and views of the beautiful backyard. Designed for everyday living, the back mudroom entry adds convenience and functionality, while upstairs, the large primary suite offers a renovated bath, walk-in closet, an abundance of windows, and more. Additional finished living space in the lower level provides flexibility for a playroom, hobby space, workout area, or second family room. Schedule your showing and check out the curb appeal that’s hard to beat.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1913
  • Listing ID #:740840
  • Added:40 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 24, 2026 at 08:56 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Tile
  • Dining Description:Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished
  • Living area:2,542 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Tile
  • Year built:1913
  • Building area:2,542 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.34 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Construction Materials:Brick

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$685,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$269.47
  • Tax amount:$12,040

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Window Treatments

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2

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